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Now that we have covered the foundation of core training, it’s time to pull it all together into a program that will bring you your best abs to date. Sure, it won’t come over night, but you can start to…

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This week, we continue our discussion of training the rectus abdominis (RA) for aesthetics. As you recall, last week I introduced the concept of “Striking like a Scorpion.” Again, when I train the RA, it gives me a very clear…

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It’s time to get to the part you’ve all been waiting for: the rectus abdominis, or “six-pack” (or 8 or 10-pack). Truth is, assuming diet and cardio are on point, there is no secret to developing a flawless six-pack, provided you…

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Let’s venture into the thick and thin of oblique training…. literally. Today, we continue to break down the anatomy of comprehensive core training. For the most part, our discussion has focused on training for aesthetics, and not so much for…

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Last week we discussed the challenges of training the lower section of the rectus abdominis, better known as the “lower abs.” Trained effectively, and supported by a clean diet and sufficient cardio, improvements in this area can have a powerful…

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“What’s the best exercise for training abs?” This has to be the question I get asked, hands down, more than any other. Young, old, tall, short, fit, not so fit… Everyone seems to be looking for that magic bullet that…

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When it comes to my workout gear, I don’t travel light. I have more workout gear than I do regular clothes, more supplements than I do regular food, and more tools of trade than I do regular tools you would…

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Last week, I gave you the structure of my workout. This week, let’s discuss the order. Everyone knows that Monday is unofficially National Chest Day. Ever wonder why? For some it makes perfect sense to place their chest workout early…

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Last week, we discussed making modifications to your training program in order to see continued progress and avoid the dreaded plateau. After thinking it over a bit I realized we never discussed actual program structure, (which explains a lot of the…

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If nothing changes, nothing changes… Truer words have never been spoken. I can honestly say that the best way for you to reach your fitness goals is to get into a regular training regiment. The worst thing for you to…

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This time of year, many of you are re-evaluating your fitness goals, or mapping out a plan for this phase of your winter conditioning to ensure a fruitful spring. To put it bluntly, you’re busting your butt now so it’ll…

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I’m always asking the same questions: Are you looking to get stronger, add muscle, or build endurance? My reasoning behind this has always been to ensure that your current training methodology matches your current goal. What I’ve failed to address,…

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Has your strength hit a plateau? Train for size. Not getting any bigger? Train for endurance. Not making any sense? Let me explain. This week I’m going to be brief and to the point. As we’ve discussed before, periodization is…

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Are you looking to get stronger? Add muscle? Build endurance? Does your current training match your current goal? Are you sure? As the manager of personal training for my fitness center, it’s my responsibility to not only ensure that our…

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This week, we were going to delve into utilizing joint variations for body sculpting, but I’ve been burning to discuss another topic that I believe is more universally beneficial to all who exercise. I couldn’t wait to share, so stay…

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Most exerciser’s, regardless of their level of expertise, understand that program periodization is critical to continued progress. If nothing changes, nothing changes… Once a muscle (or group of muscles) adapts to a routine, it no longer has a reason to…